Across Boundaries An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre JOB POSTING CASE MANAGER

The successful candidate will provide case management to people with severe mental health problems/serious mental illness who are mainly men from the Caribbean community. There will be a caseload of 15-25 and the case manager's contact with clients will take place in the community and at times in the office. The case manager must demonstrate a full understanding of anti-racism, awareness of mental health issues of individuals and groups of colour - particularly as it relates to men from the Caribbean community. Lived experience of racism and xenophobia and an understanding of their impact on health and mental health is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Proactive outreach in the Caribbean community and client identification
• Conducting risk assessments that reflect a comprehensive holistic approach,  including assessing situations of high risk e.g. suicide, violence, psychiatric and medical emergencies
• Direct service provision (counselling, skills and health teaching, crisis intervention)
• Coordination of services and client advocacy
• Monitoring and evaluation of client's condition
• Program Support
• Record keeping

Experience and Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of case management functions
• Understanding of the concepts of client-centred relationship
• Good English language skills (written and verbal)
• Degree or diploma in social services or related field
• At least two years experience in human services, preferably as a case manager
• Strong understanding and commitment to anti-racism/ anti-oppression
• Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Word
• Lived experience/in-depth knowledge of the Caribbean community
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Second language an asset

Deadline:       January 13, 2006                        Salary: 40,000

Send application to:    Hiring Committee

                        Across Boundaries: An Ethnoracial Mental Health  Centre

                        51 Clarkson Ave. Toronto, Ontario  M6E 2T5 This is a bargaining unit position.